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Ireland Crush Wallabies in Record Win
Mack Hansen scored three tries within 28 minutes, helping Ireland achieve a six-try 46-19 win over Australia in their autumn international, marking a record victory margin.
- On Saturday in Dublin, Mack Hansen scored three tries inside the first half-hour as Ireland national rugby team beat Australia 46-19 at Aviva Stadium.
- Playing at fullback for the first time, Mack Hansen recently returned from a foot injury, while Sam Prendergast's inventive kicking created chances that fueled Hansen's performance.
- Set-Piece and kick returns set up Hansen's runs, with tries in minutes 6, 11, and 28 created by quick recycling and kicks from Jamison Gibson-Park and Sam Prendergast.
- By beating Australia, Ireland recorded a record winning margin and fifth successive win, boosting confidence ahead of the Test with world champions South Africa next Saturday.
- Hansen's haul leaves him on 15 tries in 29 caps and Ireland team showed marked improvement after stuttering in earlier November Tests, broadening selection implications.
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Ireland romp to big win over Australia
Andrew Porter runs the ball up for Ireland against Australia. Photo: Reuters Fullback Mack Hansen scored a hat-trick of tries in the first half to set Ireland on their way to a convincing 46-19 victory over beleaguered Australia in Dublin.
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